http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55883.aspxSat, 14 Nov 2009 10:12:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55883richardnauticalJust check out what is saturday routine and why is it carried out in ship? Introduction Life on a ship is little different from conventional life at land. Normally the weekends are meant for relaxation and enjoyment in a typical shore based office, but the same cannot be said to be totally true about ships. So when I mention the word "satu...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55878.aspxSat, 14 Nov 2009 08:47:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55878bangor231146This article describes the auxiliaries mandatory to the efficient running of the steam turbine ship, and their location Marine Turbine Auxiliaries I have laid out the marine steam ship engineroom as I remember it when I was an engineer at sea . The turbines in the steam ships in operation were replaced by marine diesel main engines just after this,...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55877.aspxSat, 14 Nov 2009 06:43:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55877bangor231146Learn about the use of steam turbines in the context of marine propulsion and their current status in the marine industry Introduction The marine steam turbine engines have largely been replaced by the more economical two stroke diesel engine , mainly for commercial reasons as the diesel engine is much more economical. Notwithstanding this there ar...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55876.aspxSat, 14 Nov 2009 05:52:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55876Hiro1945Learn about a natural phenomenon which is used to purify water on board ships and other marine vessels, apart from land. Introduction Ships are always surrounded by literally unlimited quantity of water, except perhaps when undergoing drydock repairs . Since there are human beings on board on all types of ships , we certainly need drinking water on...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/51309.aspxFri, 13 Nov 2009 09:05:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:51309LakshminarasimhanDo you wonder how such a huge ship is able to move. Let us discuss the phenomenon behind ship movement Introduction A modern day ship consists of all the luxuries which can be imagined in a top rated hotel, but still the basics of propulsion remain the same, as perhaps they were when human beings started to cross the first small stream of water per...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55524.aspxWed, 11 Nov 2009 07:52:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55524LakshminarasimhanIn this article we will discuss about the measurement of resistance in context of ship movement Introduction: In our previous article we have discussed about what is water resistance in context of ship motion and the types of resistance. We also carried out a mathematical analysis of propeller forces . Now we shall discuss about the measurement of ...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55523.aspxWed, 11 Nov 2009 07:17:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55523richardnauticalLearn about the entries made in the engine room log book Introduction Record keeping is an important aspect of the life of a navigating officer as well as a marine engineer . There are various types of records which need to be maintained. From the perspective of the ship's engine room , the engineers need to keep a clear record of machinery paramet...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55522.aspxWed, 11 Nov 2009 06:25:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55522richardnauticalWater is an important commodity out at sea and hence the F.W. generators need to be started as soon as the ship enters open sea. Find out the method of doing this Introduction A ship normally sails on long voyages and certainly drinking water is one of the most vital elements required on board. If you are thinking that this should not be a problem ...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55520.aspxWed, 11 Nov 2009 05:44:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55520bangor231146A Tidal Barrage energy device is dependant on the flooding and ebbing of the tides around our coast. It consists of a barrage built across an estuary of known tidal range which allows the seawater to fill behind it at flood tide through gates, and empty at ebb tide via turbines driving generators. Marine Power at Our Service After taking a look at ...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55466.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 17:37:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55466raunekkCanoe is a small ancient boat that is still used in many parts of the world. Mainly used for hunting and transportation purpose, this ancient boat was an integral part of early seafarer's day to day activities. Introduction In this series we have been taking a look at various boat categories and have studied about bark boats , dugouts , rafts a...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55411.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 02:53:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55411raunekkSupposed to be known as the best of prehistoric boats, dugouts were not only larger than other types of boats but also the most reliable ones. Find out more in the article inside. Introduction We have studied about various types of ships and different types of boats such as the skin boats , coracles and kayaks . In this article we will learn about ...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/23302.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 07:27:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23302zaidaysenMilitary ship design is an area of continuous implementation and research. The reason for the demand in the implementation and improvement of military ships is becoming more and more evident with war and national security being on the core national agenda of various governments worldwide. Introduction With the advent of war becoming more of a daily...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55302.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 07:12:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55302bangor231146The regular flooding and ebbing of the tides occur because of gravity largely applied by the moon on the earth’s oceans. This in turn causes underwater currents especially between islands and coasts.
The energy contained in these streams can be exploited by tidal stream energy extraction devices. Marine Energy Extraction Devices Cont...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55295.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 06:01:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55295bangor231146The amount of untapped power from waves, whether at the coast or offshore has been estimated at 50-90TWh of electricity per year. This can be achieved from utilising wave energy converters, of which there are quite a few some of which are already on line or in research stages at the EMEC in Orkney. Marine Energy If you know about rogue waves or rip...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55294.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 05:47:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55294Hiro1945The article explains how the gases, particularly LNG, are transported by sea, how the gases are liquefied, problems connected with transportation of LNG by sea and profitably utilizing the boil off cargo which would otherwise have gone waste. Introduction In this series we have learnt about types of gas carrier ships and also about the basics of na...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55235.aspxSun, 08 Nov 2009 03:20:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55235Hiro1945Explanation of Natural Gas, Origin of this gas, processing and refining of the gas, how the gas is it transported and end users of the gas. Introduction We have been studying about types of gas carriers , and LNG ships in our previous articles. In this article we will take a step back and learn about the basics of natural gas that would help us to ...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55234.aspxSun, 08 Nov 2009 02:39:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55234raunekkStick Chart is an ancient navigation method which was used by early seafarers to help them locate different islands and sea routes. Stick charts are supposed to be known as the germinal seeds of the detailed maps that we use today. Find out more about stick charts. Introduction We have been studying about various aspects of marine navigation and ha...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55216.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 17:44:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55216raunekkSimilar to skin boats in structure, the bark boats are more tough and reliable. Find out more about these amazing boats in the article inside. Introduction Bark boats, as the name suggests were small prehistoric type of boats without motors, made from the bark of a tree trunk. Bark boats were similar to skin boats in all aspects, but instead of ani...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55141.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 18:23:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55141raunekkRafts are one of the very ancient boats that are still used extensively. It is just because of their simplicity and usefulness that rafts are still used in the present times. Find out the journey of rafts from prehistoric time to the present day in the article inside. Introduction We have a lot to hear on the new ships and their advanced technology...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/55018.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 08:49:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55018raunekkCoracle is a type of boat whose usage dates back to the prehistoric age. Read more about this spectacular ancient boat here. Introduction Apart from different types of ships , we also have been learning about lifeboats , kayaks and skin boats . In this article we will talk about another small boat namely a coracle boat. Coracle boat is a prehistori...